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Adjective
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Models held fringed bags that resembled early spring grass clippings, wore shoes covered in pink petals, and carried leafy green stems as parasols.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026 -
Per her styling playbook, start with &Daughter’s chunky V-neck sweater layered over a grey knit midi skirt and finished with a fringed cashmere scarf.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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Here, the Multimatic True Active Spool Valve dampers (TASV) pranced and pranged over bumps, dips and cracks.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Enjoying one of these moments free from scrutiny, the five-foot-five, stocky Smalls playfully picked up the captain’s distinctive floppy hat and pranced around the ship, imitating his mannerisms.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
13 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Bautista’s straight-laced, laconic James is a family man first seen underwater training Navy SEALs how to hold their breath.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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Bally said in an expletive-laced recording.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
26 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, add 1 large yellow onion, small diced, 3 celery stalks, small diced, 1 small fennel bulb, cored and small diced, and 5 garlic cloves, minced, to the pot with the chicken drippings.—
Hailee Catalano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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Gently heat a small saucepan over medium-low and add the oil and minced garlic.—
Kate Bradshaw,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Rong Niu's pink sequined dress shimmered under the arena lights at a recent Miami men's basketball game.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Rong Niu’s pink sequined dress shimmered under the arena lights at a recent University of Miami men’s basketball game.—
Alanis Thames,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Dern strutted her stuff in a gown decorated with three-dimensional florals, as well as a pair of sleek sandals.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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Teigen strutted down the black-and-red carpet in black patent-leather D’Orsay pumps with dainty ankle straps.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Four roaches sashayed across the floor under the three-compartment sink.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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In November, Western wear sashayed onto the stage at Denver Fashion Week for the second year as one of the production’s theme nights, drawing an audience of several hundred people.—
Suzanne S. Brown,
Denver Post,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Each piece is cut, stitched and embroidered by hand.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Berry's Ilkyaz Ozel maxi came embroidered with tiny pearl beads and metallic sequins, giving it a disco ball effect.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Flounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flounced. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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